SYNC Athlete Fund · 2026/27
The TA Foundation, a private operating foundation dedicated to advancing ski racing, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026/27 SYNC Athlete Fund, in partnership with SYNC Performance.
$75,000 in grants. Eight years running.
One goal: remove the financial barriers between ski racers and their next start. The TA Foundation has named this season's SYNC Athlete Fund recipients, a group of senior and U16–U21 athletes from across North America and beyond. Grants help cover training, equipment, travel and competition. An independent committee made every selection based on financial need, application quality, competitive results and letters of recommendation.
Senior athletes
| Athlete | Born | Home |
|---|---|---|
| Julian Arthur | 2005 | Colorado |
| Sarah Bennett | 2001 | Quebec |
| Dominick DeGuardia | 2005 | New York |
| Stefanie Fleckenstein | 1997 | British Columbia |
| Alex Huber | 2005 | Vermont |
| Carson Hume | 2005 | Colorado |
| Mia Hunt | 2003 | Vermont |
| Rhett Lindsey | 2005 | California |
| Dominic Shackleton | 2004 | Vermont |
| Amelia Smart | 1998 | British Columbia |
| Eleri Smart | 2001 | British Columbia |
| Sophia Tozzi | 2003 | Wyoming |
| Bradshaw Underhill | 2000 | New Hampshire |
U16–U21 athletes
30 athletes across three regions.
| Region | Athletes |
|---|---|
| Western USA | 17 |
| Eastern/Midwestern USA | 8 |
| International | 5 |
About the SYNC Athlete Fund
The TA Foundation's SYNC Athlete Fund exists to remove financial barriers for ski racing athletes striving for the highest levels of competition. By providing grants for ski racing related expenses, the foundation empowers athletes to reach their full potential on and off the hill. All grant decisions are made independently by the TA Foundation.
Established in 2019 by the TA Foundation, the SYNC Athlete Fund provides grants to individual athletes based on demonstrated financial need, competitive results, and alignment with the foundation's mission. SYNC Performance supports the fund through non-financial contributions, such as program promotion, without receiving compensation or benefits from the foundation.
About the TA Foundation
The TA Foundation is a private operating foundation dedicated to advancing ski racing through direct charitable programs, including grants for athlete training and education. The foundation operates in compliance with IRS regulations, ensuring all activities further its exempt purposes.
